Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
895908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 126 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895243



Common Names

  • Clutia affinis
  • Affine Clutia
  • Affined Clutia


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Description

Clutia affinis (also called affinis false-mallow, affinis false mallow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia affinis can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clutia affinis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia affinis is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It can be pruned or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Clutia affinis

Clutia affinis can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Clutia affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia affinis?

Clutia affinis

What is the common name of Clutia affinis?

African boxthorn

What type of plant is Clutia affinis?

Shrub

Species in the Clutia genus

Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis, Clutia ovalis, Clutia paxii, Clutia pentheriana, Clutia platyphylla, Clutia polifolia, Clutia polyadenia, Clutia polygonoides, Clutia pterogona, Clutia pubescens, Clutia pulchella, Clutia punctata, Clutia rubricaulis, Clutia sericea, Clutia sessilifolia, Clutia stuhlmannii, Clutia swynnertonii,

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

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